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AY57 YHL

2007 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

73,407 mi
Last recorded73,407 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Nissan Micra51,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY57 YHL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 73,407 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges bold multiple cuts no cords at time of test / tyre 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges bold / Multiple cuts in tyre / 2mm tread no cords at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 60,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 60,427 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 57,240 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 57,240 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 54,224 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

reverse lamp in-op

Pass 17 Sep 2021 51,755 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 49,270 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 45,253 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 45,253 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 40,612 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 34,642 miles

Rear rear exhaust clamp corroding

Pass 28 Jun 2016 29,935 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 27,877 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 25,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 23,657 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 23,650 miles

Front flexi pipe metal ends corroded.

Fail 21 Sep 2012 23,646 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 23,646 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 22,343 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 22,343 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 17,885 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?

Based on 10,566,512 MOT tests across 827,110 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
4,021
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
827,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413,594
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 319,427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 245,244
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 239,165
constant velocity joint gaiter split 210,652
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AY57 YHL is a 2007 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2007 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 51,845 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Micra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413,594 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY57 YHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Micra typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 19 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY57 YHL registered?

AY57 YHL is a 2007 Nissan Micra, first registered on 10 September 2007.

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